Cheap Flights from Raleigh-durham to San Francisco
Cheap Flights from Raleigh-durham to San Francisco
Looking for cheap flights from Raleigh-durham to San Francisco? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Raleigh-durham to San Francisco vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 9,000–10,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Raleigh-durham to San Francisco for specific travel dates.
2026-11-22
RDU - SFO
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-04
RDU - SFO
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-07
RDU - SFO
Economy | 1 Stop
From 9,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-13
RDU - SFO
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-19
RDU - SFO
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-20
RDU - SFO
Economy | 1 Stop
From 10,500 Pts + $11.2
Raleigh-durham to San Francisco flight facts
Distance
2,394 mi
3,853 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 5h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−3h
San Francisco is 3 hours behind Raleigh-durham.
Airports in Raleigh-durham
RDU · Raleigh Durham Intl
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Raleigh-durham - San Jose · San Jose is 30 mi from San Francisco
Flights Raleigh-durham - Sacramento · Sacramento is 86 mi from San Francisco
Flights Charlotte - San Francisco · Charlotte is 130 mi from Raleigh-durham
Flights Richmond - San Francisco · Richmond is 139 mi from Raleigh-durham
Flights Charlottesville VA - San Francisco · Charlottesville VA is 157 mi from Raleigh-durham
Flights Raleigh-durham - Fresno · Fresno is 157 mi from San Francisco
Premium cabin flights from Raleigh-durham to San Francisco
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
RDU - SFO
First | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
RDU - SFO
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
RDU - SFO
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
RDU - SFO
First | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
RDU - SFO
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
RDU - SFO
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Oakland (United States)
Kissel Uptown Oakland
From 12,000 Pts or $207
San Francisco (United States)
Hotel Kabuki
From 15,000 Pts or $245
St Helena (United States)
Alila Napa Valley
From 35,000 Pts or $859
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Raleigh-durham to San Francisco depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Raleigh-durham to San Francisco.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Raleigh-durham to San Francisco.
Raleigh-durham and San Francisco are about 2,394 miles (3,853 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,394-mile straight-line distance takes about 5h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
San Francisco is 3 hours behind Raleigh-durham.
Departures from Raleigh-durham: Raleigh Durham Intl (RDU). Arrivals in San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into San Francisco, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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